PEST PREVENTION ASSISTANT I (Pest Prevention Assistant I (Various Projects))

Department of Food & Agriculture · Honolulu County

Salary: $3,420 – $4,081 per month

Closes: 2026-11-06T00:00:00.000Z

Job description and requirements

Job Description and Duties Per CCR 249.3, this job control may be used to fill subsequent vacancies. Under close supervision of the Agriculture Program Supervisor I (APS I), the Pest Prevention Assistant I is responsible for performing the more routine duties involved in the mass rearing of Mediterranean fruit flies. Incumbent must be able to establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted during the work week. As an employee of the California Department of Food & Agriculture (CDFA), you are required to perform the “essential functions” of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation. If you are interested in becoming part of a diverse and inclusive workforce where talent, experience, and expertise are valued, then CDFA is the place for you!! This CDFA work location has Panoramic mountain views, Scenic drive with free parking. This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States. The CDFA does not participate in E-Verify for employment authorization purposes. You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.
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Job Description and Duties

Per CCR 249.3, this job control may be used to fill subsequent vacancies.

Under close supervision of the Agriculture Program Supervisor I (APS I), the Pest Prevention Assistant I is responsible for performing the more routine duties involved in the mass rearing of Mediterranean fruit flies. Incumbent must be able to establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted during the work week.


As an employee of the California Department of Food & Agriculture (CDFA), you are required to perform the “essential functions” of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation. If you are interested in becoming part of a diverse and inclusive workforce where talent, experience, and expertise are valued, then CDFA is the place for you!!

This CDFA work location has Panoramic mountain views, Scenic drive with free parking.

This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States. The CDFA does not participate in E-Verify for employment authorization purposes.

You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.

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Application timeline

Applications close in 2 days, on November 6, 2026.

Posting history

This posting appears on CalCareers. CA Public Jobs first observed it on October 24, 2026. It was last verified open on November 4, 2026.

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